Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu is often hailed as the 'cultural capital of South India'. The city's sky scape is characterized by towering skyscrapers and flashy malls sharing spaces with centuries old temples and other historical monuments. Chennai serves as one of the main gateways to south India and is located on the Coromandel coast of Bay of Bengal. Chennai is home to several tourist spots, but most visitors head to the beaches : Marina , Breezy & Edward Elliot. Other popular attractions include Basillica of St. Thomas, St. Thomas Mount, Kapaleeswarar Temple, Valluvar Kottam and Fort of St. George. Chennai is home to several hotels in all imaginable budget – from backpacker dorms to ultra luxurious 5 star hotels. If you are planning to visit the city and looking for a clean, cozy and comfortable hotels in chennai at affordable rates, here are few properties you should check out.
Taz Kamar
A centrally located budget hotel that offers excellent hospitality and modern amenities. The in house restaurant serves excellent south Indian fares at reasonable prices. The hotel is located within the bustling T Nagar area and is at walkable distance to all the major shopping hubs. The uninterrupted high speed w-fi connectivity, which is a rarity in budget hotels is another highlight of the hotel. The highlight of this Chennai hotel is their excellent staff who go out of their way to ensure the comfort of the guests.
The Spring Hotel
A business boutique hotel in Kodambakkam that is close to the corporate hubs and US consulate. This is an excellent hotel for a short stay and you can get good deals online. The staff is polite, the rooms are spacious and clean and good air conditioning. The in house restaurant serves a range of South Indian delicacies. If you are looking for a budget hotel in Chennai near the US consulate, this is your best bet.
Deccan Plaza
A good business hotel with friendly staff and spacious rooms. This budget hotel is centrally located on the Royapettah High Road which renders it easily accessible to all major shopping and business districts. There is an in house restaurant within the hotel that offers a range of Indian and Continental fares. Other amenities include air conditioning, wi-fi connectivity, private bathroom and direct dial telephone.
Red Sun Serviced Apartments
If you are looking for a touch of home while on your tour, then the Red Sun Apartments is an excellent choice. This service apartments type of hotel offers friendly staff, excellent service and central location close to several dining and shopping hubs. All the apartments are fitted with basic furnishings like 32 inch lcd tv, sofa, refrigerator, tea/coffee maker and kitchenette. The airport is around 9 km from this hotel in Chennai and the property arranges pickup and drop. Guests can also rent their cabs on an hourly basis which will work out to be much cheaper compared to a cab rental.
Martin Wynn
